Learning is the first step to playing your role in preventing substance misuse.
Here, we’ve collected a variety of resources to help you understand prevention, addiction, various substances, and more. Each of these resources contains key information about its topic, references to high-quality research and reports, resources to support further learning, or more. You’re welcome to not only read them but to share them widely with friends, family, and members of your community.
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03.19.26
Know! How To Build Critical Thinking Skills in Youth
Critical thinking is the ability to thoughtfully analyze information and consider different perspectives before forming a conclusion. It includes a...
01.15.26
Know! How to Support Mental Wellness in the New Year
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12.17.25
Know! Healthy Ways to Handle Holiday Stress
Ready or not, the holiday season is here! Along with the joy, traditions, and celebrations come the holiday stress of...
11.21.25
Know! To Create Healthy Holiday Habits
The holidays can be joyful, but they can also bring stress for many people. While festive foods and special meals...
11.19.25
Alcohol Misuse Prevention Toolkit
PAA’s Alcohol Misuse Prevention Toolkit helps equip community coalitions, health organizations, and local partners with clear, accessible materials to support...
11.10.25
Know! to Help Youth Navigate Grief During the Holidays
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10.30.25
Know! to Address Bullying
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10.13.25
Know! Five Ways to Strengthen Your Relationships with Youth
Healthy, positive relationships with caring adults help young people thrive. When young people experience strong developmental relationships, they build resilience,...
09.24.25
Know! to Store It Safe
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09.18.25
Coalition Leadership How-To Series
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09.11.25
Know! to Help Kids Cope With Violence in the News
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09.08.25
Know! That You Can Help Prevent Suicide
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